{"id":48167,"date":"2026-03-06T06:00:34","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T11:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/?p=48167"},"modified":"2026-03-06T05:51:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T10:51:41","slug":"whole-wheat-waffles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/whole-wheat-waffles\/","title":{"rendered":"Fluffy Whole Wheat Waffles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This recipe for fluffy whole wheat waffles<\/strong> proves that a wholesome breakfast can be absolutely delicious. Made with 100% whole wheat flour, these waffles have hearty flavor, lightly crisp edges, and soft centers. They\u2019re a feel-good weekend breakfast the whole family will love. Plus, they freeze and reheat beautifully, making them perfect for quick and easy weekday breakfasts.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I originally published this recipe in 2017<\/strong>, and I\u2019ve since updated it with new photos and extra success tips for consistently excellent results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I have to admit, I don\u2019t whip out the waffle maker very often. But for special occasions, I love making classic buttermilk waffles<\/a>, pumpkin waffles<\/a> or gingerbread waffles<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes, though, we want something we can feel good about any day of the week. That\u2019s exactly why I was excited to develop this recipe for fluffy whole wheat waffles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whole wheat doesn\u2019t have to mean dense or boring. These waffles bake up golden with lightly crisp edges and a soft, tender center… so delicious they feel like an indulgence, even though they\u2019re made with 100% whole wheat flour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do we achieve that? <\/strong>The secret to fluffy whole wheat waffles is balancing the whole wheat flour with enough moisture, fat, and leavening so the waffles cook up crisp on the outside and tender inside, not dense or heavy.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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One reader, Austin, commented: <\/strong>“These were FANTASTIC. I subbed brown sugar for honey. We topped them with homemade whipped cream. Best breakfast ever!<\/em> \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another reader, Paula, commented: <\/strong>“These waffles are truly the best I\u2019ve ever had…. Thanks to this recipe we\u2019ll be having waffles way more frequently. Wow!<\/em> \u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another reader, Terry, commented: <\/strong>“I\u2019ve made these several times. They are a family favorite. I also freeze them and pop them in the toaster on a busy morning and they work wonderfully. <\/em>\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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